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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Josh Nicholas and Jonathan Barrett

Health and beauty products most discounted items at Coles and Woolworths, data reveals

Health and beauty products are the most discounted category at Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths.
Health and beauty products are the most discounted category at Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths. Photograph: Ellen Smith/The Guardian

Health and beauty products are the most frequently promoted products at major supermarkets, a new Guardian Australia analysis shows, with shampoos and conditioners among the items that are almost permanently on sale at Coles and Woolworths.

The big grocery retailers also heavily promote unhealthy foods, which are often displayed prominently near checkouts and at the end of aisles, despite an anticipated government clampdown on such selling tactics.

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